“There are so many books at the Library. Every page has something different.”

Isabella, a Staten Island kindergartener, read the most books during last year’s Summer Reading program and reads two levels above grade level thanks to the St. George Library Center. READ MORE>

Off the Breadline and Onto a Bank Line with Help from NYPL

“The Library gives people the tools they need to move off the breadline and onto a bank line.”

Anthony Suarez was able to move out of a shelter and find a stable job with the city thanks to the free resume help and job-search resources at the Bronx Library Center. READ MORE>

The NYPL English Class That Changed Her Life

“The Library’s ESOL classes changed my life. Now this country feels like home.”

Rose Covington, a Hamilton Grange Library user from Brazil, learned English at NYPL’s ESOL classes and is now preparing to apply to college and fulfill her dream of studying English literature. READ MORE>

His Stories Will Live On Thanks to the Library

“I remember how proud I felt to receive my first library card and to take out books for free.”

Henry Chang, who grew up in Chinatown, developed his love of reading and wrote his first novel, Chinatown Beat, at Chatham Square Library. READ MORE>

The New York Public Library Saved His Life

“The Library has saved my life. Without it, I would still be out there on the street.”

“I wouldn’t be where I am without the Library. Most of my education happened here.”

Lenny Collado went to Hamilton Fish Park Library nearly every day after school while growing up. A recent graduate from John Jay College, he is among the first in his family to go to college. READ MORE>

Learning English for the Sake of Her Children

“I wanted to understand my children in English and help them with their homework.”

Lucy Liu, a Chinese immigrant, is learning to read and write in English thanks to free adult-literacy classes at Seward Park Library. READ MORE>